Honoring Julius Littman

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the late Mr. Julius Littman, a lifelong community leader in South Florida, entrepreneur, philanthropist, veteran, beloved son, husband, father, neighbor and friend. Mr. Littman spent more than twenty-two years in public service as a Councilman and…

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Honoring Rhoda Omega Shirley

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor one of South Florida's most respected educators, Ms. Rhoda Omega Shirley who is retiring after thirty-three years as a teacher and District Director with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Ms.…

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Honoring Larcenia J. Bullard

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor one of Florida's most respected and heralded political leaders, Senator Larcenia J. Bullard, as she and her family celebrate her influential political career as a member of both the Florida State House of Representative and the Florida State Senate.…

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Honoring Lieutenant Colonel Willard Shepard

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Lieutenant Colonel Willard Shepard for 28 years of distinguished service in the United States Air Force Reserves. Lt. Colonel Shepard is retiring from active duty at U.S. Southern Command in Doral, Florida, to become a member of the Civil Air Patrol…

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Honoring Robert Kermett Walker

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor Mr. Robert Kermett Walker, who retired after 44 years of distinguished service at several federal agencies, including the United States Post Office, United States Coast Guard, Department of the Navy and most…

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Honoring the Life of Rogers Brown, JR.

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor the life of the late Mr. Rogers Brown, Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, who was also gifted with extraordinary culinary skills that led to a stellar career as a master chef and restaurant inspector.…

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Honoring Sergeant Thomas Philip Hixon

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor Miami-Dade Police Sergeant Thomas Philip Hixon, who retired after 25 years of outstanding service to our community and to young men, as a mentor with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project. I include in the…

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Honoring the Life of Reverend Shedrick Edward Gilbert

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor the life of the late Reverend Shedrick Edward Gilbert, who was a dutiful servant of God, well respected and admired religious leader, community activist, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. I…

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Honoring Reverend Nigel Leon Lovell-martin

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor the Reverend Nigel Leon Lovell-Martin, dedicated servant of God, respected spiritual leader, educator, and community activist, who is celebrating 25 years as the Pastor of Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church in…

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Honoring Bahamian Independence

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today, as a descendant of Bahamians, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Bahamian independence and to pay tribute to its citizens and Bahamian-Americans living in South Florida and across the United States. I include…

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Honoring Freeman T. Wyche, SR.

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor Dr. Freeman T. Wyche, Sr., an inspirational man of God and a revered spiritual leader in the Miami's Liberty City community who has served as senior minister of the Liberty City Church of Christ…

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Honoring Sergeant Major Arthur Wells

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize Sergeant Major Arthur Wells who has recently been selected as the South Florida Federal Employee of the year. Whereas, Sergeant Major Wells has been a devoted leader and driving force in his community and…

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Honoring Agenoria Lucille Spearman Paschal

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor retired educator Mrs. Agenoria Lucille Spearman Paschal, a legendary pioneer in education in Miami-Dade County Public Schools; a visionary ahead of her time; an advocate for students, teachers,…

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Honoring Eunice J. Davis

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Eunice J. Davis, a proud, dedicated member of Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, a dynamic leader and a devoted community servant. I include in the Record the…

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Rep. Wilson Introduces Glaucoma Vision Act to Expand Screenings and Prevent Vision Loss

Wilson introduced bill to expand glaucoma screenings and invest in vision research.

“Glaucoma can steal a person’s sight before they even know they have it. By the time symptoms appear, the damage may be irreversible”

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Honoring Santonio and Monica Carter

Mr. Speaker, I rise today, as the Chair of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys on the occasion of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference, where we gathered to officially cut the ribbon for the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of…

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HONORING LUCY McBATH

Mr. Speaker, I rise today, as Chair of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, on the occasion of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference, where we gathered to officially cut the ribbon for the Commission and to honor the memory of young…

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Honoring Benjamin Crump

Mr. Speaker, I rise today, as Chair of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, on the occasion of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference, where we gathered to officially cut the ribbon for the Commission and to honor the memory of young…

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Honoring Christine and Elmore Wonsley

Mr. Speaker, I rise today, as Chair of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, on the occasion of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference, where we gathered to officially cut the ribbon for the Commission and to honor the memory of young…

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Rep. Wilson and U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men & Boys to Honor Parents Carrying Forward the Legacies of Black Children Lost to Violence

Honored bereaved parents of Black children killed by violence at Congressional Black Caucus conference.

“These parents have endured the pain no mother or father should ever have to bear, yet they refused to allow their children’s stories to end with their deaths”

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Honoring Edna Major Jones

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great State of Florida, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Edna Major Jones, a United States Air Force Veteran. Edna Major was born on October 11, 1932, in South Carolina to the late Solomon and Alma Major of Charleston, South Carolina, received…

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Honoring Mayor Alix Desulme

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to honor Mayor Alix Desulme for his philanthropy and commitment to helping at-risk youth. I am honored to reach out on behalf of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project to present him with a Congressional Award for…

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Honoring MR. Lamont S. Snyder

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize Mr. Lamont S. Snyder in honor of ``Teacher Appreciation Week.'' Mr. Lamont Snyder, a constituent of District 24, is a noted visionary, a well-respected mentor and father figure and a nationally recognized…

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Honoring MS. Fran Allegra

Mr. Speaker, from the 24th District of the great state of Florida, I use today to recognize Ms. Fran Allegra, leader of the program, ``Our Kids.'' Under Ms. Allegra's leadership, ``Our Kids,'' has distinguished itself as a leader in the child welfare field. Ms. Allegra has also built a strong team…

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Honoring DR. Harry K. Moon

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the remarkable career and contributions of Dr. Harry K. Moon, a distinguished surgeon, visionary leader, and dedicated educator who has significantly shaped the medical and educational landscape in South Florida and beyond. As president-elect of Nova…

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